2021 Video: Ornament Insights (Disney Winnie the Pooh)
A jar full of honey is the perfect cure for the rumbly in the tumbly! This Disney’s Winnie the Pooh ornament is the perfect way to bring Pooh’s honey tree adventures to your own tree this Christmas.
Disney Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree
Disney Winnie the Pooh
55th Anniversary
Press Release: Hallmark and Funko Join Forces to Launch Funko Pop! Ornaments
New collection of pop-culture ornaments to debut exclusively at Walmart
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (August 26, 2021) –Today Hallmark announced a new partnership with Funko, the pop culture consumer products company, on a collection of Funko Pop! Hallmark Christmas tree ornaments, which will be sold exclusively at Walmart this year.
The Pop! Hallmark ornament collection features licensed characters you know and love, such as Grogu from The Mandalorian™, Super Heroes from Marvel, Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters, Dwight Schrute from “The Office,” and characters from Warner Bros. Consumer Products like Harry Potter™, Buddy the Elf, Friends, and DC Super Heroes.
“For decades, Hallmark has designed and sold licensed ornaments and gifts for people like us who love a pop of culture in our homes and on our Christmas trees, whether that’s a favorite character from a comic book or even a nostalgic video game from our childhoods,” said Nicole Reid, vice president – ornament and gift at Hallmark. “Hallmark and Funko are excited to join forces and bring the Pop! versions of these popular licensed characters to add to your trees this holiday.”
The Pop! Hallmark ornaments will be available on October 1 at Walmart.com and your neighborhood Walmart store. Additionally, limited quantities and exclusives will be available through Funko.com.
About Funko
Funko is a leading pop culture consumer products company. Funko designs, sources and distributes licensed pop culture products across multiple categories, including vinyl figures, toys, plush, apparel, board games, housewares and accessories for consumers who seek tangible ways to connect with their favorite pop culture brands and characters. Learn more at https://www.funko.com/, and follow us on Twitter (@OriginalFunko) and Instagram (@OriginalFunko).
The Child™
STAR WARS™: The Mandalorian™
The Mandalorian™ & The Child™
STAR WARS™: The Mandalorian™
Stay Puff
GHOSTBUSTERS™
Deadpool
MARVEL
Groot
MARVEL STUDIOS, I AM GROOT
Spider-man
MARVEL STUDIOS, Spider-Man: No Way Home
Dwight Shrute
The Office
Michael Scott
The Office
Gizmo
GREMLINS™
Harry Potter™
Harry Potter™
Lord Voldemort™
Harry Potter™
Buddy the Elf™
elf
Rachel Green™
F•R•I•E•N•D•S
Monica Geller™
F•R•I•E•N•D•S
Phoebe Buffay™
F•R•I•E•N•D•S
Superman
DC™ Super Heroes
DC™ Super Heroes
Batman™
as Ebenezer Scrooge
DC™ Super Heros
FUNKO! Exclusive
Batman™
as Ebenezer Scrooge
DC™ Super Heros
Only at Walmart
Sally
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Jack Skellington
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
FUNKO! Exclusive
Jack Skellington
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Skeletor
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE™
Steve
MINECRAFT
Local Club News: August 2021
Here is the latest Club communication that was received today.
Dear Local Club Presidents,
Hello from the Keepsake Village and Happy Summer! We hope this update finds you well. It’s been a busy summer here in the Keepsake Village, and we’re looking forward to all the fun yet to come this year! We’re planning another Facebook Live event, along with 150 brand new ornaments releasing at Ornament Debut, a special 6-day virtual event for KOC members only during the Trim the Tree event, and so much more! Not to mention open enrollment for the 2022 Keepsake Ornament Club. We can’t wait to share all the details with you! Keep reading to learn more about upcoming Keepsake events, 2022 KOC, sneak peeks, and more. Enjoy!
2022 Sneak Peek: Series
Here are two more sneak peeks from the 2022 Keepsake Ornament line featuring the 6th in the Cozy Critters series by Nina Aubé and 14th in the Season’s Treatings series by Sharon Visker.
Season’s Treatings
14th in the series.
Cozy Critters
6th in the series.
Artist Insights: 2021 Sweet Santa
Hallmark sat down with Tammy Haddix and Crista Couch to discuss their Sweet Santa ornament – releasing at Ornament Debut in October. Enjoy!
Of her inspiration, Crista recalled, “the Sweet Santa ornament began as an illustration for part of a 2021 Christmas collection group in our Visual Studios. The collection was a colorful group of images with an updated retro Santa and his sidekick reindeer enjoying a variety of fun Christmas activities. In some scenes, I included a few other little friends to join in the fun too. These images were originally painted in gouache and watercolor with a bit of digital work used to finalize them.”
The Santa was chosen to be featured in a variety of products such as greeting cards, gift bags and wrap, gift products (including a techno-plush Santa who plays hide-and-seek) and, of course, the “Sweet” little ornament for Keepsakes.
Enter Keepsake Artist, Tammy Haddix!
The ornament project and collaboration began with a series of drawings by Crista, based on the original Santa. Crista and Tammy eventually landed on one pose that appealed to them the most. From there, Crista handed off her drawings to Tammy for sculpting and hand-painting!
Tammy brought the Sweet Santa to life in 3D form through wax sculpting. The ornament will also have colored strings as attachments for the bows! At various stages during the sculpting and hand-painting process, Tammy would send pictures of progress to Crista to ensure everything was on track for their adorable Sweet Santa.
Tammy recalled of working with Crista, “It was very fun to work with Crista. I have known her for quite a few years, but we never got to work together on a project until now.”
And Crista recalled of working with Tammy, “Tammy was delightful to work with. She did an amazing job … she captured the essence of my original Santa perfectly!”
Did you know? Crista started her Hallmark career more than 17 years ago. During her years as a Hallmark artist, Crista has worked on all kinds of greeting cards and gifts. And, talent runs in Crista’s family! Her daughter is a Hallmark artist, and her other children are creative professionals too. Crista mentioned, “Christmas is one of my favorite holidays and I especially love creating fun and magical images for Christmas products.” When she’s not creating at Hallmark, Crista paints at home, where she enjoys spending time with her furry friends – a couple of Turkish Vans and an American Shorthair.
Sweet Santa
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. “BBehind the scenes with Keepsake Artist Tammy Haddix and Hallmark Artist Crista Couch’s Sweet Santa!” Keepsake Ornament Club Facebook Page, August 24, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/groups/KOCMembers/permalink/2736156716624335/
Artist Insights: 2021 Vintage Snowman
Hallmark sat down with Keepsake Artist Joanne Wright to discuss her Vintage Snowman ornament releasing at Ornament Debut in October. Enjoy!
Joanne also mentioned that she knows how much you loved the Santa last year, and she hopes you’ll love the Snowman just as much this year! “I’m pushing for more characters in this style! We’ll see what happens!”
What do you think? Would you like to see more ornaments in this vintage styling? Let us know in the comments below!
Vintage Snowman
Premium Collection
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. “Behind the scenes with Joanne Wright’s Vintage Snowman!” Keepsake Ornament Club Facebook Page, August 20, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/groups/KOCMembers/posts/2946906972215974/
2022 Sneak Peek: Making Memories
Storytime Snuggles
Making Memories
15th in the series.
Here is a sneak peek of Storytime Snuggles, 15th in the Making Memories series by Tammy Haddix.
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2021 Video: Ornament Insights (Rudolph and Clarice)
Bundle up and celebrate love and friendship with the set of two Rudolph and Clarice ornaments. Inspired by the classic Christmas TV special, these two love birds are dressed in their cozy winter scarves and come bearing gifts.
Rudolph™ and Clarice™
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer®
2021 Video: Ornament Insights (Sweet Decade)
So sweet you could almost eat it! Tammy Haddix used her sweet tooth to bring us this adorable 2nd in series Sweet Decade ornament. Hear Tammy share more. Be warned – you may be hungry after watching!
Sweet Decade
2nd in the series.
2021 Reveal: United States Woman’s National Team Players Association Keepsake Ornament
United States Woman’s National Team Players Association
Special Edition
Hallmark is producing a Keepsake Ornament to commemorate the US Women’s National Soccer Team.
Available at participating Hallmark Gold Crown Stores